Stanford Research Systems SR865A, Operation Manual

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Getting Started 1
SR865A DSP Lock-in Amplifier
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Introduction
The sample measurements described in this section are designed to acquaint the first time
user with the SR865A DSP Lock-In Amplifier. Do not be concerned that your
measurements do not exactly agree with these exercises. The focus of these measurement
exercises is to learn how to use the instrument. It is highly recommended that the first
time user step through some or all of these exercises before attempting to perform an
actual experiment.
Keys, Knobs and Touch Buttons
[Key] Front panel keys are referred to in [square] brackets. Some keys have a
second italicized label. Press and hold these keys for 2 seconds to invoke
the italicized function.
<Knob> Knobs are referred to in <angle> brackets. Knobs are used to adjust
parameters which have a wide range of values. Some knobs have a push
button function. Some also have a second italicized label. Press and hold
these knobs for 2 seconds to invoke the italicized function.
{Touch} Touchscreen buttons and icons are referred to in {curly} brackets.
Touchscreen buttons are used to adjust the data display as well as change
certain lock-in parameters.